Prognostic Impact of Anatomical Resection Vs. Non-anatomical Resection for HCC

Anatomical Liver Resection by Means of Ultrasound-guided Vessel Compression Versus Non-anatomical Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Prognostic impact of AR vs NAR

Whether anatomical is better than non anatomical resection for HCC is still debated. This prospective randomized study aimed to address which approach is better in terms of patients prognosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient affected by single HCC
• patients in whom liver resection is indicated
• HCC without vascular invasion and/or thrombosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• multinodular HCC
• metastatic disease
• spontaneous tumor rupture